The Runaway Groom

Isaac appeared aloof and expressionless, but he said, "For your wedding."

With that, he got into his car.

James took it happily and watched them leave before heading home with Erin.

Glancing at the briefcase on the backseat, she asked, "What's in there?"

"l don't know," James admitted.

That made Erin more curious. "You don't?"

"Of course. I haven't opened it yet." James said, and reminded her, "Eyes on the road.”

Erin pouted at him. "Fine."

Although they were staying with Mick, he left in another car after leaving the restaurant.

They were staying together so that Erin could better care for James. It was a huge place so it would not be crowded even if James moved in, and she would rather Mick not be alone either in fear that he would get lonely.

out of the car while complaining, “It's our wedding... So why did he give you a present, but not

in turn. "Giving you is no different

sister. Who are you to him? On the other

this back so that

it. "Stop trying to get on my nerves." James put an arm around her shoulder. "What's mine is yours, y'know." “It's different!" Erin complained. "It would look like he's closer

greedy now—how are you a stranger? Tommy is always calling you Aunt Erin." James smiled,

she remembered Tommy's adorable

put the briefcase impatiently on the couch, ready to see what was inside when James asked, "Can I have a glass

speechless. "I'll see what's

"Now," James insisted.

that he was not fully recovered yet, Erin

was not as if she was reluctant to work, but now just was not the time —she really wanted

she entered the kitchen before quietly opening the box to see what was inside, worried

Isaac as

he was done checking the contents, he